Description
316/316L UGIMA® is Ugitech's improved machining grade produced only by Ugitech. It is identical in every way to regular 316L, except with respect to machinability.
316/316L UGIMA® represents the latest generation of Ugitech's popular UGIMA ® family of high machinability grades. Through the use of new and beneficial modifications to the steel-making process, 316/316L UGIMA® builds upon the proprietary UGIMA ® manufacturing process to allow for excellent machinability across a wider range of operations and cutting conditions. When compared with older Ugima ® versions, 316/316L UGIMA® is a technologically advanced product that will allow for superior machinability at both low and high speeds, in cam-driven and CNC machines, and with high-speed steel or carbide tooling. Machine shops using 316/316L UGIMA® have experienced consistent success regardless of machine, operation, tooling, or cutting conditions. From lot to lot, 316/316L3 UGIMA® is engineered to give the same high performance every time without surprises.
Shops have reported productivity increases of up to 30% over leading competitive machining grades, and increases of up to 20% over the original version of 316/316L UGIMA® . Additional benefits include improved chip breakability, superior surface finish, increased tool life, and better interchangeability with standard type 316/316L, regardless of the producer.
316/316L UGIMA® is recommended for shops that demand consistent machining performance regardless of the machine and tooling being used. The cost savings to be realized through increased productivity. Make 303 UGIMA® your competitive advantage.